And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee.
Let them make decisions for the people all the time. When big, important issues come up, they should bring those to you. But they can handle the smaller matters themselves. This will make things easier for you, and they will share the load with you.
This verse shows God's wisdom in delegating responsibility - leaders should handle the big decisions while training others to manage smaller issues, making the workload more manageable for everyone.
📚 Historical Context
This advice came from Moses' father-in-law Jethro, who visited Moses in the wilderness and saw him trying to judge all disputes among the Israelites by himself from morning until evening. Jethro wisely suggested that Moses appoint trustworthy leaders to handle smaller cases while Moses focused on major decisions and teaching God's laws. This became one of the first examples of organized government structure among the Israelites.
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